Learning difficulties

You can reach out to your test centre to find out how they can make special arrangements for your IELTS test.

Ask IELTS

How should I apply for the IELTS test if I have special requirements?

If you have special requirements, you must book your IELTS test as soon as possible through your nearest IELTS test centre. It may take up to 3 months for the test centre to make special arrangements for you.

How will the test centre help me?

Your test centre will:

Confirm the application deadline

Get full information on your disability including a medical certificate

Make necessary arrangements for you to take the test. If your test centre is unable to facilitate your request, they will help you find the nearest test centre that can.

What medical evidence must I provide for my learning difficulties?

You must provide the test centre with a report about your learning difficulty that is:

Written when you were aged 12 or older

With full details of your learning difficulty and tests which have been carried out

Written by a fully qualified psychologist (educational, clinical or chartered).

If you do not have or cannot get a report like this, talk to your IELTS test centre.